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BMW i8 Prototype Close to Concept Spied Testing
BMW’s new halo car, the i8, ran past our spy photographers today looking the closest to its auto show-going counterparts to date.
Top 10 Most Important Cars You’ve Never Heard Of
Everyone’s heard of the Ford Model T and Toyota Prius. They’re two of the most significant – and best-known – vehicles produced by the automotive industry. Introduced at opposite ends of the last century they were each revolutionary in their own way, bringing about important changes that shaped the car business for years to come….
Ford C-Max, Fusion Hybrid MPG Fall Short: Consumer Reports
Two of Ford’s new fuel-sippers, as they’re touted, failed to meet the automaker’s claimed mpg ratings during Consumer Reports’ tests.
2013 Ford Fusion Named Green Car of the Year: 2012 LA Auto Show
The 2013 Ford Fusion was just named the “Green Car of the Year” today at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show.
Next Generation Volt to be More Aggressive
Sporty, aggressive and imposing aren’t words many people would associate with the Chevrolet Volt, but the brand might borrow cues from its European subsidiary, Opel, for the car’s next generation.
BMW 1 GT Spy Photos Show First Front-Drive Bimmer
Spy photos of the BMW 1 GT reveal information about the brand’s first front-drive production car despite being completely covered in camo.
Toyota Prius Burns After Being Flooded by Sandy
Hurricane Sandy gave the Eastern portion of the United States a what for last week, not to mention the Caribbean and points far beyond. Amid all the destruction and misery the automotive industry was impacted in a number of ways. In particular, the safety of electric cars has been brought up.
Toyota Prius Design May be on the Chopping Block
If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it, or so the old saying goes, but Toyota might be aiming to do just that.
BMW i4 Could Debut at LA Auto Show
BMW’s i sub-brand is focused on sustainable mobility by offering purpose-built electric vehicles. The company has already revealed two amped-up concepts with the i3 and i8, but rumor has it another model is on the way.
Porsche 918 Spyder Almost $1M When Well Equipped
Porsche’s upcoming 918 spyder supercar hasn’t been media shy. It’s got 800 hp, it ran a 7:14 lap around the Nurburgring, but what about the most important number: the price?
2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid EPA Estimate Released
EPA estimates for the 2013 Audi Q5 small crossover are available, but return rather disappointing results.
Accord Hybrid Might be US-Built in 2015
Anyone interested in buying a hybrid Honda Accord had better not hold their breath – there won’t be many making it to the U.S.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Starts at $24,995
Volkswagen just announced pricing for the Jetta Hybrid, the newest member of VW’s compact family which will start at $24,995.
Porsche 918 Spyder Captured in Video
News about the Ferrari-killing Porsche 918 Spyder hasn’t been scarce, but video footage has been and that’s left one thing lacking: exhaust notes.
Jaguar Developing C-X75 Prototype for Testing
Originally supposed to be powered by microturbines, a technology that hardly exists, the Jaguar C-X75 concept will go into prototype production.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Soar, Nissan Leaf Crumples
The Chevrolet Volt’s extended range strategy seems to be paying off this year with sales up in the six-figure percentages while the Nissan Leaf languishes as the unpopular second choice.
2013 Buick Regal Base Price Climbs to $29,015
Set to arrive at dealers this fall, the 2013 Buick Regal will get a price hike thanks to GM dropping the Ecotec engine to offer the eAssist hybrid as the base model.
Lexus LF-LC Teased Ahead of Sydney Auto Show Unveil
The Lexus LF-LC concept made a cannonball splash in Detroit last January for a car that didn’t even have a powertrain, but the first details and a teaser photo are creeping onto the internet offering new information.
Prius Earns First 5-Star Rating in Uber-German EcoTest
The Toyota Prius has just undergone the new EcoTest from Germany’s ADAC (equivalent of AAA but with more authority). The car is the first ever to score a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in the test, out of 56 vehicles that have been tested thus far.
F-150 Hybrid Planned as Joint Ford-Toyota Project
Toyota and Ford began a partnership last year to develop a hybrid system for trucks and SUVs, and according to a “high ranking Ford engineer” the goal is a Ford F-150 hybrid.
Lexus AS150 Supermini Rumored, Based on Toyota Prius C
The Toyota Prius c was panned by Consumer Reports but still boasts the best fuel economy average in the Toyota lineup. This could be why there is a rumor that Lexus will be basing a small hybrid on the diminutive car.
Mercedes B-Class Caught Testing in California Suggests US Launch
Despite being sold in Canada, Mercedes-Benz has yet to offer its B-Class to an American audience, though reports of that changing have been floating for years.
Porsche 918 Spyder Interior Revealed – Spy Photos
Photos of the Porsche 918 Spyder have been hitting the media like a boxer on a speed pad recently, and thanks to the latest spy photos, the German Ferrari killer’s interior is now partially visible.
Ford C-Max Energi is Most Affordable Plug-In Hybrid
Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid, the C-Max Energi, will go on sale this fall as the industry’s most affordable within the segment.
